Well done the motor boater

[Spyro]

Congrats Alistair, 2 in a row. A very brave move you made heading so far North but it paid off in the end.
Now to decide when to head back in that big cat.

[Alistairr]

Thanks Booby, I have to admit, I was panicing the last 2 days, I just didn't want to lose the YBW win, YBWCobblerslast pushed me all the way to the line, but I managed to maintain the gap to him and pickup a few more places. I didn't stay up for the last 2 nights, but I would've been as well too, as I lay in bed awake worrying was the boat going in the right direction?! But my DC's worked well.

I am well chuffed with this result, my best ever, and I managed to beat you all fair and square! Well done to you Booby for finishing.......eventually!!! lol

Regarding heading back, I think tomorrows looking good for the off! See you again on the other side.

Cheers

Al.

[sarabande]

Alistairr - excuse for asking, but are you using routing software, or Human Brain Mk V ?

I was also thinking of starting tomorrow to try and ride the NWesterlies. It means a very northerly route, though, and I am allergic to cold !

[Alistairr]

No, I don't use any sort of routing software, infact I have trouble reading the weather I have on screen.

I sail by the seat of my pants! Most of my calculations are done by looking at the screen for ages(my wife is baffled how I can look at SOL for so long without making a move), moving the little weather arrow back and forward several dozen times and then making a calculated guess as to which way to head for the next few hours!!

Honestly, I am a motorboater, and don't know how to sail or read weather so I guess I'm a good guesser.

Best of luck on return,

Al.
BTW, whats your SOL name?

[Dipper]

That explanation doesn't make us feel any better.

[Spyro]

Originally Posted by Alistairr

Regarding heading back, I think tomorrows looking good for the off! See you again on the other side.

Cheers

Al.

Tomorrow morn is looking good but Fri night looks a lot better, not sure if I can wait that long though.

I DON'T BELIEVE IT, I've just started by mistake forgot to put a tick in the delay box.

[Dipper]

Originally Posted by Spyro

I DON'T BELIEVE IT, I've just started by mistake forgot to put a tick in the delay box.

THAT made me feel better.

[sarabande]

I always enjoy watching someone having a gentle sail.....

I think I am gonna start on Friday.

ybw_pandorax

(Someone tie Alistairr to the electronic quay for while please)

[Alistairr]

Originally Posted by Spyro

Tomorrow morn is looking good but Fri night looks a lot better, not sure if I can wait that long though.

I DON'T BELIEVE IT, I've just started by mistake forgot to put a tick in the delay box.

Very very funny. Hope you enjoy your gentle sail.

You'll just need to finish, and take a second run at it.

I'm heading off tomorrow, can't wait till friday.
I'll give you a wave as i pass!!

Cheers

Al.

[Spyro]

Originally Posted by Alistairr

Very very funny. Hope you enjoy your gentle sail.

You'll just need to finish, and take a second run at it.

I'm heading off tomorrow, can't wait till friday.
I'll give you a wave as i pass!!

Cheers

Al.

You'll not be laughing soon. I can see the wind overtaking you. I think I might just stay in front of it if I'm lucky.
Maybe not such a big mistake leaving earlier than planned.

Boobed Trapper

[Alistairr]

Think you are propably right.

Don't think I'll be making it a hatrick.
Honestly, I wans't laughing, just having a bit of fun.

Good luck, go for it.

Cheers

Al.